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DATE OF EXAM: 18-11-2012

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2
PHYSICS
91. One Newton is the force which produces an acceleration of
(1) 1 m.
2
s
on a body of mass 1 gm (2) 1 cm.

2
s
on a body of mass 1 kg
(3) 1cm.
2
s
on a body of mass 1 gm (4) 1m.

2
s
on a body of mass 1 kg
Sol. 4
F = ma
where F = unbalanced force applied
m = mass of the body
a = acceleration of the body
When m = 1 kg and F = 1N
then
1 N = 1 kg x a
a =
1
1
N
kg

1N = 1 kg ms
-2

1kg
a =
2
1
ms
kg

2
1 a ms
=
92. Two objects of mass ratio 1 : 4 are dropped from the same height. The ratio between
their velocities when they strike the ground is
(1) Both objects will have the same velocity
(2) The velocity of the first object is twice that of the second one
(3) The velocity of the 2
nd
object is one fourth of that of the 1
st
object
(4) The velocity of the 2
nd
object is 4 times that of the 1
st
one
Sol. 1
Let the masses of the two objects be
1 2
, m m .
Let
1 2
, u u be their initial velocities respectively. Let h be the height from where the
objects are dropped.
Let
1 2
, v v be the their final velocities respectively.
Let
1 2
, t t be the time taken to strike the ground
1 2
0 u u = = ,
1 2
h h h = =
2
1
1
2
h gt = ----(1)
2
2
1
2
h gt = ----(2)
1 2
2h
t t t
g
= = = ----(3)
now
1 1 2 2
v gt v gt = =
From equation (3)
1 2
v v gt = =
1
2
1
1
v
v
=

3
93. The electromagnetic radiations used for taking photographs of objects in dark
(1) X-rays (2) Infra-red rays (3) rays (4) UV rays
Sol. 2
Infrared radiations find applications in physio therapy and are used to take
photographs of objects in darkenss.
94. The work done by a force on a body will be positive if the body
(1) moves perpendicular to the direction of applied force
(2) does not move
(3) moves along the direction of applied force
(4) moves opposite to the direction of applied force
Sol. 3
Work done by a force on a body = cos Fs
where F = Force acting on the body
s = Displacement due to the force applied
= Angle between F and s
Work done will be positive if cos is positive i.e. 0 90 <
When the body moves along the direction of applied force 0 =
cos0 1 =
Work done = Fs
Work done here is positive.
95. Identify the energy changes in the following two cases -
A : A car moving up a hill
B : Photographic film is exposed to sun-light
(1) In A mechanical energy in moving car is converted to potential energy and in
B potential energy is converted to chemical energy
(2) In A potential energy in moving car is converted to kinetic energy and in B
chemical energy is converted to light energy
(3) In A kinetic energy in moving car is converted to potential energy and in B
potential energy is converted to light energy
(4) In A kinetic energy in moving car is converted to potential energy and in B
light energy is converted to chemical energy
Sol. 4
A : A car moving up a hill
Moving car has kinetic energy, kinetic energy gets converted to potential energy
B : Photographic film is exposed to sun light
When photographic film is exposed to sun the silver bromide present in it decomposes
such that the film cannot be developed.
Light energy gets converted to chemical energy.
96. The instrument that is based on the principle that when an object is placed between
first principal focus and the optic centre of convex lens, an upright, virtual and
enlarged image on the same side of the object is formed, is
(1) Telescope (2) Projector
(3) Camera (4) Simple microscope

4
Sol. 4
In astronomical telescope 2 convex lens called eyepiece & objective lens are used and
object is placed before eyepiece lens, such that final image inverted, a camera and eye
also form inverted image on the screen. Whereas simple microscope gives an erect,
virtual and enlarged image of the object placed between first principal focus and the
optic nerve of the convex lens.

B
O
G
I
Eye

In a projector, the image formed is real, inverted magnified on the other side of the
lens. This inverted image is again inverted by the film.
97. A charge of 1000 C flows through a conductor for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Find
the magnitude of current flowing through the conductor
(1) 5A (2) 2A (3) 0.5 A (4) 10 A
Sol. 1
Current flowing through a conductor is
Q
I
t
=
Where Q = net charge flowing, t = time taken for net charge to flow, Q = 1000 C
t = 3 min 20 sec, 200 sec,
1000
200sec
C
I = =5A
98. Three resistances A, B, C are connected as shown in the figure. Their resultant
resistance is

i
i
A
B
C
6
3
2

(1) 11 (2) 7.2 (3) 6 (4) 5
Sol. 2
Resistors B and C are in parallel connection
Effective Resistance of B & C is
1 1 1 1 1
3 2 R B C
= + = +

3 2 6
3 2 5
B C
R
B C

= = =
+ +

Resistor A is in series connection with B & C
Total effective resistance = A + R, =
6
6
5
+ , =
36
5
, = 7.2
99. The particle with mass equal to
31
9.1 10
kg and charge equal to

19
1.6 10
C is
(1) (2) (3) (4) X

5
Sol. 1
particle is a doubly ionized helium atom
( )
4
2
He
Its mass is 4 times mass of proton =
27
6.68 10
kg
Its charge is 2 times the charge of proton =
19
3.2 10
C
particles are electrons originating in the nucleus
Mass of an electron =
31
9.1 10
kg
Charge of an electron =
19
1.6 10
C
rays are not particles but radiations
X rays are not particles but EM radiation
100. The error and the correction to be made when the zeroth division of the head scale in
a Screw gauge is above index line of the pitch scale respectively are
(1) positive, negative (2) negative, negative
(3) negative, positive (4) positive, negative
Sol. 3
In screw gauge
Negative zero error If the zeroth division of the head scale is above the index line
the error is said to be negative and the correction has to be positive.
Positive zero error If the zeroth division of the head scale is below the index line of
the pitch scale, the error is said to be positive and the correction is negative.
101. The isotopes that emit these radiations are used as radioactive tracers in medical
science
(1) radiations (2) radiations (3) radiations (4) All the three
Sol. 2
radiation emitted by radio isotopes are used as radioactive tracers in medical
sciences.
being EM radiations has more penetrating power than and particles and are
unaffected by electric and magnetic fields.
102. The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water through
1 C is
(1) Calorie (2) Thermal capacity (3) Specific heat (4) Kilo calorie
Sol. 4
Calorie The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1g of water
through 1 C at a pressure of 1 atm.
Thermal capacity The amount of heat energy required to produce a unit change of
temperature in a unit mass of a substance.
Specific heat The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of unit
mass of a body through 1 C
Kilo calorie The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of
water through 1 C at 1 atm.

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CHEMISTRY
103. Which of the following is Aromatic Hydrocarbon?
(1) C
2
H
2
(2) C
3
H
8
(3) C
5
H
12
(4) C
6
H
6

Sol. 4
The general formula for aromatic hydro carbons having benzene rings is
2 6 n n y
C H

(where y: no. of benzene rings, 6 n )
If n = 6, y = 1 then
2 6 n n y
C H
become C
6
H
6

So C
6
H
6
is an aromatic hydrocarbon
C
2
H
6
belongs to alkynes having general formula C
n
H
2n 2

C
3
H
8
belongs to alkanes having general formula C
n
H
2n + 2

C
5
H
12
belongs to alkanes having general formula C
n
H
2n + 2

104. In the Periodic Table, the Ionisation potential in a group . from top to bottom.
(1) increases (2) decreases (3) does not change (4) can not be predicted
Sol. 2
Ionisation potential is inversely proportional to atomic size

1
. I P
atomic size

In the periodic table atomic size in a group increases from top to bottom.
Ionisation potential in a group decreases from top to bottom.
105. The electronic configuration of Potassium is
(l) 1s
2
2s
2
2p
6
3s
2
3p
3
4s
2
3d
2
(2) 1s
2
2s
2
2p
6
3s
2
3p
5
4s
2

(3) 1s
2
2s
2
2p
6
3s
2
3p
6
3d
1
(4) 1s
2
2s
2
2p
6
3s
2
3p
6
4s
1
Sol. 4
According to Aufbau principle, orbitals are filled in order of their increasing
energies. So orbital with lower (n + l) value is filled up first.
The order of filling of various orbitals is as follow
1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d, 4p, 5s, 4d, 5p, 6s, 4f ..
Where (n + l) for 3d is 3 + 2 = 5
(n + l) for 4s is 4 + 0 = 4
So electronic configuration for potassium (K) whose atomic number 19 is
1s
2
2s
2
2p
6
3s
2
3p
6
4s
1

106. Most Electronegative element is
(1) F (2) Cs (3) He (4) I
Sol. 1

7
Noble gases (He, Ne, Ar & Kr) have zero electronegativities. In the periodic table
electronegativity in periods increases left to right and in groups decreases top to
bottom.
So halogens (F, Cl, Br, I) have high electronegativity in respective periods. Among
them F is most electronegative.
107. The amount of NaOH in 750 ml of 0.2 M solution (Molecular weight = 40) is
(1) 2 gm (2) 4 gm (3) 6gm (4) 8 gm
Sol. 3
Molarity of a solution ( )
1000 mass of solute
M
molar mass of solute volume of solution in mL
=
Given molarity of NaOH solution = 0.2 M
Volume of NaOH solution = 750 mL
So weight of NaOH =
1000
molar mass of solute molarity volume of solution in mL

40 0.2 750
1000

=
= 6g
108. Structure of Paracetamol is
(1)
COOH
O C
O
CH
3

(2)
OH
HN C
O
CH
3

(3)
O C
O
CH
3

(4)
HN C
O
CH
3

Sol. 2
Paracetamol is Para acetamido phenol

OH
HN C
O
CH
3

109. Molecule with double bond
(1) H
2
(2) F
2
(3) Cl
2
(4) O
2
Sol. 4
1) The electronic configuration of hydrogen is 1s
1
Diatomic molecule of hydrogen (H
2
) is formed by s s overlap leads to one
-bond.

8
2) The electronic configuration of fluorine is 1s
2
2s
2
2p
5

Diatomic molecule of fluorine (F
2
) is formed by p p overlap leads to one
-bond.
3) The electronic configuration of Chlorine is 1s
2
2s
2
2p
6
3s
2
3p
5

Diatomic molecule of chlorine (Cl
2
) is formed by p p overlap leads to one
-bond.
4) The electronic configuration of oxygen is 1s
2
2s
2
2p
4

Diatomic molecule of oxygen (O
2
) is formed by one p
z
p
z
overlap leads to one
-bond and side on overlap of p
y
p
y
leads to -bond.
So O
2
contains a double bond.
110. Shaving soap contains excess of .... to slow lather drying
(1) builders (2) Stearic acid (3) perfume (4) Glycerol
Sol. 2
Shaving soaps contain excess of stearic acid giving slow drying lather soap.
111. Acidity in the Sugarcane juice is removed by adding:
(1) Ca(OH)
2
(2) CO
2
(3) SO
2
(4) H
2
O
Sol. 1
The juice obtained from sugar cane is slightly acidic & contain some impurities.
Ca(OH)
2
is added to precipitate the impurities as well as to neutralise the juice
112. The chemical formula of Dolomite is .
(1) Be
3
Al
2
(SiO
3
)
6
(2) MgCI
2
.KCl.6H
2
O (3) CaCO
3
,MgCO
3
(4) MgSO
4
.7H
2
O
Sol. 3
Dolomite is a double salt of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate i.e
CaCO
3
,MgCO
3

113. If the pH of, a solution is 8, .its [H
+
] is ...
(1) log 10
-8
(2) 10
8
(3) 10
-8
(4) 8
Sol. 3
Given pH of solution is 8
pH =
10
log 8 H
+
( =

10
log 8 H
+
( =

8
10 / H mol L
+
( =


9
BIOLOGY
114. The process which helps in perpetuation of a race
(1) Nutrition (2) Photosynthesis (3) Excretion (4) Reproduction
Sol. 4
Reproduction is a life process, it maintains continuity of the species and a constant
population number.
115. The product of Photosynthesis is transported from source of production to the storage
organs through
(1) Palisade tissue (2) Phloem tissue (3) Spongy tissue (4) Xylem tissue
Sol. 2
The end product of photosynthesis is glucose [ ]
6 12 6
C H O synthesized in leaves and
transported to the storage organs such as Fruits, seeds and tubers through phloem
tissue.
116. The cell organelle pertaining to energy release process is
(1) Lysosome (2) Chloroplast
(3) Mitochondria (4) Endoplasmic reticulum
Sol. 3
In the Aerobic respiration the complete oxidation of glucose takes place in
mitochondria and energy stored in the form of ATP
117. The circulatory system in Cockroach consists of ..
(1) heart, sinuses and alary muscles (2) Cardiac muscle, heart, blood vessels
(3) blood vessels, heart, atrium (4) Veins, heart and atrium
Sol. 1
Open circulatory system is seen cockroach in which blood flows through 13
chambered heart and sinuses (Body cavities). Alary muscles helps in contraction and
relaxation of sinuses as well as heart chambers.
118. The major natural Auxin is .
(1) IBA (2) 2, 4D (3) IAA (4) NAA
Sol. 3
IAA is a kind of Natural Auxin, 4-chloro IAA, and PAA are some other Natural
Auxins. IBA, 2,4-D and NAA are the Synthetic Auxins commonly used in
Horticulture industry.
119. The seat of intelligence, thinking and judgment in human brain is ----
(1) Cerebrum (2) Medulla oblongata
(3) Cerebellum (4) Mid brain
Sol. 1
Cerebrum controls several functions of the body. In cerebral cortex there are centers
to receive and Analyse information. Ex :- Visual (sight) Auditory (hearing) and
olfactory (smell)
120. Ramu collected epiphyllous buds from a plant. The plant from which he has collected
these buds could be .
(1) Murraya (2) Bryophyllum (3) Neem (4) Hibuscus

10
Sol. 2
Vegetative propagation done through various vegetative parts (stem, roots and leaf) of
the plant body. The leaf margins of Bryophyllum contains Epiphyllous buds.
Which can develop in to new plant under favourable conditions.
121. Identify the correct statement from below
(1) The Zygote develops into embryo-sac
(2) Synergids are situated near the chalazal end of embryosac
(3) Mature embryo-sac has eight cells
(4) Secondary nucleus in a mature embryo-sac is diploid
Sol. 4
Embryosac in Angiosperms is commonly 7 celled and 8 nucleated condition. Two
Haploid nuclei in central cell (or) polar cell together form Diploid Secondary nucleus.
In mature embryosac. This will fuse with second male gamete to form triploid
endosperm nucleus.
122. One of the following is a wrong combination
(1) Paramoecium - Exconjugats (2) Clitellum Earthworm
(3) Flies Internal fertilization (4) Ampluxory pads female frog
Sol. 4
In male Frogs vocal sacs and Ampluxory pads are part of the reproduction. Vocal
sacs are responsible for the croaking sounds in the breeding season to attract females.
Ampluxory pads present on the index fingers of the fore limbs to push female frog
Abdominal cavity during copulation.
123. An example for essential fatty acids is
(1) Glutamic acid (2) Aspartic acid (3) Linoleic acid (4) Tartaric acid
Sol. 3
The major two essential fatty acids are linolic acid and linolenic acid. Which are not
synthesized in our body, commonly taken through our diet.
124. The cell-division which is also known as reduction cell-division is .
(1) Fission (2) Meiosis (3) Mitosis (4) Amitosis
Sol. 2
Meiosis (or) Reduction division commonly takes place in reproductive cells.
Daughter cells produce by this division are called gametes, commonly Haploid in
condition.
125. In humans, disorders of nervous system are caused due to the deficiency of vitamin
(1) Pyridoxine (2) Retinol
(3) Phylloquinone (4) Ascorbic acid
Sol. 1
Vitamin
6
B also known as Pyridoxine used in the metabolism of Amino Acids.
Deficiency of
6
B results in Hypertension, Anaemia, Nausea and vomiting. In
children pyridoxine deficiency causes convulsions.

11
MATHEMATICS
126. In the adjacent figure, if 110 , AOC = then the value of D and B respectively
i
A
B
C
O
D

(1) 55 ,125 (2) 55 ,110 (3) 110 , 25 (4) 125 , 55
Sol. 1
Given 110 AOC =
2 AOC ADC =
55 ADC =
180 B D + =
125 B =
127. If
9 6
; ,
11 2 3 3
a b = =
then the relation between a and b is .

(1) a b < (2) a b > (3) 1 a b + > (4) a b
Sol. 2
9 11 2
11 2
11 2 11 2
a
+
= = +
+

2 2 3
3 3
b = =
clearly a > b
128. In a , XYZ if the internal bisector of X meets YZ at P, then .
X Y
P
Z

(1)
XY XZ YZ
XZ PZ
+
= (2)
XY XZ
PZ YP
= (3)
XY PZ
XZ YP
= (4)
XZ YP
XY YZ
=
Sol. 1
The internal bisector of X meets YZ at P
XY YP
XZ PZ
=
1 1
XY YP
XZ PZ
+ = +
XY XZ YP PZ YZ
XZ PZ PZ
+ +
= =

12
129. Two poles of height 6 m and 11 m stand vertically upright on a plane ground. If the
distance between their feet is 12m, the distance between their tops is .
(1) 12 m (2) 14 m (3) 13 m (4) 11 m
Sol. 3
Let AB and CD be two poles such that AB = 6m, CD = 11m
Given AC = 12 m
ABEC is a rectangle, CE = 6m, ED = 5m and BE = 12m
B
A C
E
D
5
6
12
6
12 11

BED is a right angle triangle,
2 2 2
BD BE ED = +

2 2 2
12 5 BD = +
13 BD m =
130. If r and s are the roots of the equation
2
0, ax bx c + + = then the value of
2 2
1 1
r s
+
is.
(1)
2
4 b ac (2)
2
4
2
b ac
a
(3)
2
2
4 b ac
c
(4)
2
2
2 b ac
c

Sol. 4
r and s are the roots of equation
2
0 ax bx c + + =
b
r s
a
+ = ,
c
rs
a
=
Now,
( )
2 2
2 2 2
1 1 s r
r s
rs
+
+ =

( )
( )
2
2
2 s r rs
rs
+
=
2
2
2
2 2
2
2
2
b c
b ac
a a
c c
a
= =
131. When the sum of the first ten terms of an A.P. is four times the sum of the first five
terms. Then the k term is ..
(1) ( ) 2 1 a k + (2) ( ) 2 1 a k (3) 2 1 k + (4) 2 3 k +
Sol. 2
Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of an A.P.
Sum of first ten terms = 4 sum of first five terms
( )
10
2 10 1
2
a d + (

= ( )
5
4 2 5 1
2
a d + (

2 9 4 8 a d a d + = +
2a d = .(1)
k
th
term of an A.P. is ( ) 1 a k d +
( ) 1 2 a k a + (by (1))
( ) 2 2 1 ak a a k =

13
132. The value of
4 4
3 6 9 9 6 3
a a
( (
( (

is .
(1)
16
a (2)
12
a (3)
8
a (4)
4
a
Sol. 4
4 4
9 9
3 6
6 3
a a
( (
( (

4 4
9 9 1 1
6 3 3 6
a a

( (
( (

2 2 4
a a a =
133. If the ratio of the legs of a right-angled triangle is 1:2, then the ratio of the
corresponding segments of the hypotenuse made by a perpendicular upon it from the
vertex will be
(1) 1 : 4 (2) 1: 2 (3) 1 : 2 (4) 1: 5
Sol. 1
Given
1
2
AB
BC
=
, 2 AB x BC x = =
ABC right angle, 5 AC x = and , BD AC
Let , CD a AD b = = and BD h =
5 a b x + = .(1)
A
B C
x
a
D
b
5x
2x

BDC is right angle,
2 2 2
4 h x a =
BDA is right angle,
2 2 2
h x b =

2 2 2
3x a b = +
( )( )
2
3x b a b a = +
( )
2
3 5 x b a x = (by (1))

3
5
x b a = .(2)
from (1) & (2),
4 1
,
4 5 5
x x a
b a
b
= = =
134. The sum of three numbers is 98. The ratio of the first to the second term is
2
3
and the
ratio of the second to the third is
5
8
. Then the second number is
(1) 15 (2) 20 (3) 30 (4) 32
Sol. 3
Let a, b, c be three numbers
Given 98 a b c + + = .(1)

14
and
2 5
,
3 8
a b
b c
= =

2 8
,
3 5
b b
a c = =
by (1),
2 8
98
3 5
b b
b + + =
10 15 24
98
15
b b b + +
=
49 98 15 b =
30 b =
135. A cylindrical pencil of diameter 1.2 cm has one of its ends sharpened into a conical
shape of height 1.4 cm. The volume of the material removed is (in cub. cms) .
(1) 4.224 (2) 1.056 (3) 10.56 (4) 42.24
Sol. 2
Given : 1.4, 0.6 h r = =
A
B
C D
P

Volume of the material removed = Volume of cylinder ABCD volume of cone
APB

2 2
1
3
r h r h =

2
2
3
h
r
| |
=
|
\

2
6 2 14
1.056
10 3 10
| | | |
= =
| |
\ \

136. If : ; : f R R g R R are functions defined by ( ) ( ) 3 1; 6, f x x g x x = + then the
value of
( ) ( )
1
2009 gof

is
(1) 26 (2) 29 (3) 16 (4) 15
Sol. 1
Given ( ) ( ) 3 1, 6 f x x g x x = = +
Let ( ) y f x =
3 1 y x =
( )
1
1
3
y
f y x
+
= =
( )
1
1
3
x
f x
+
= and ( ) 6 g x x = +

( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
1 1
2009 2009 gof g f

=
2009 1
3
g
+ | |
=
|
\

2010
3
g
| |
=
|
\

2010 2028
6 26
3 3
= + = =

15
137. In the diagram, a squared ABCD has a side with a length of 6 cm. Circular arcs of
radius 6 cm are drawn with centres B and D. What is the area of the shaded region in
sq. cm. ?
A B
D C

(1) 18 (2) 36 (3) 18 24 (4) 18 36
Sol. 4
area of sector BAC = 9
area of sector DAC = 9
required area = sum of area of two sectors area of square
= ( ) 9 9 36 + = 18 36
138. How many numbers between 3000 and 4000 can be formed from the digits 3, 4, 5, 6,
7 and 8; no digits being repeated in any number
(1) 20 Nos. (2) 15 Nos. (3) 60 Nos. (4) 120 Nos.
Sol. 3
3

The first place filled with 3 - 1 way
Second place - 5 ways
Third place - 4 ways
Fourth place - 3 ways
Total numbers = 1 5 4 3 60 =
139. If
10
log 2 0.3010, = then the number of digits in
50
256 is
(1) 120 (2) 121 (3) 256 (4) 50
Sol. 2
Let
50
256 x =

10
log 50 log 256 x =

8
10
log 50log 2 x =

2
10
400log =
( ) 400 0.3010 =
log 120.4 x =
number of digits in
50
256 is 120 1 121 + = .
140. If sin A, cos A and tan A are in Geometric Progression, then
6 2
cot cot A A is
(1) 2 (2) 4 (3) 3 (4) 1
Sol. 4
Given sin A, cos A and tan A are in G.P.
2
cos sin tan A A A =
3 2
cos sin A A =
3
cot cosec A A =
squaring on both sides
6 2
cot cosec A A =
6 2
cot 1 cot A A = +
6 2
cot cot 1 A A =

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141. A chess-board contains 64 equal squares and the area of each square is 6.25 cm
2
. An
inside border round the board is 2 cm. wide. The length of the chess-board is .
(1) 8 cm (2) 24 cm (3) 12 cm (d) 16 cm
Sol. 2
Area of each square is 6.25 cm
2

Let x be the side of each square ,
2
625
100
x =

5
2
x =

Length of the chess board = 2 border round wide + 8 each square length

5
2 2 8
2
= + cm
4 20 = + cm
= 24 cm
142. The value of
2
log 2 2 2 2 2 is.
(1)
31
32
(2)
31
4
(3)
31
8
(4) None
Sol. 3
1
1
2
times 2
n
n
2 2 2...... =
31
1
1 5
32 2
1 1
4 4
2 2 2
2
2 2
31
log log 4log
32
= =
31
8
=
143. Equation of the line passing through ( ) 1, 2 and perpendicular to 2 0 x y + = is .
(1) 1 x y + = (2) 1 x y = (3) 2 x y + = (4) 1 0 x y + =
Sol. 1
Slope of given line 2 0 x y + = is 1
Slope of required line is 1
The equation of line passing through ( ) 1, 2 having slope 1 is ( ) 2 1 1 y x = +
1 x y + =

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144. If
2 1
1 2
A
(
=
(

and
2
4 0, A A nI = then n is equal to.
(1) 3 (2) 3 (3)
1
3
(4)
1
3

Sol. 2
2
A A A =
2 1 2 1
1 2 1 2
( (
=
( (

=
5 4
4 5
(
(

2
5 4 2 1
4 4
4 4 1 2
A A
( (
=
( (

5 4 8 4
4 5 4 8
( (
=
( (

3 0
0 3
(
=
(

3I =
2
4 3 0 3 A A I n + = =
145. If ( ) 2, 5 A and ( ) 3, 2 B are the two points on a straight line. If AB is extended to C
such that AC = 2BC, then the co-ordinates of C are .
(1)
1 3
,
2 2
| |
|
\
(2)
7 1
,
2 2
| |
|
\
(3) ( ) 8, 1 (4) ( ) 1,8
Sol. 3
Given
2
1
AC
BC
= where ( ) 2, 5 A and ( ) 3, 2 B
* * *
A
B C

C divides the line AB externally in the ratio 2 : 1
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 2 3 1 2 2 2 1 5
,
2 1 2 1
C
| |
|

\

( ) 8, 1 C

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HISTORY
146. He was known as the father of history writing
(1) Thucidydes (2) Plutarch (3) Herodotus (4) Democritis
Sol. 3
Herodotus was known as the father of history and the other options are incorrect.
147. Crusader, means
(1) A procedure adopted to propagate religion
(2) Priests
(3) Local Governors during Romans period
(4) Religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims
Sol. 4
These are the religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims and other options
are incorrect. These wars happened in medieval period.
148. The picture given below relates to

(1) Humayuns tomb (2) Akbars tomb
(3) Panch Mahal (4) Diwan-a-Khas
Sol. 3
The given picture is Panch Mahal built during Akbar period.
149. In western countries the influence of Renaissance took place between
(1) 500 1500 A.D. (2) 500 1800 A.D.
(3) 1300 1500 A.D. (4) 1300 1800 A.D.
Sol. 1
Renaissance took place in western countries between 500 1500 AD and eastern
countries between 500 1800 AD
150. Boston tea party means
(1) A party unloading a ship containing tea at Boston
(2) The event where the ship containing tea was unloaded on the orders of Governor
of Boston duly throwing the crates of tea in sea
(3) A tea party arranged by a group of people dressed as Red Indians at Boston
(4) A tea party arranged by the Governor of Boston in honour of Red Indians.
Sol. 2
It was an event held just before the American war of independence, infact its not a
party, historians described it since the tea chests were thrown in sea.
151. This was not the guiding principle of Congress of Vienna
(1) Restoration and legitimacy (2) Balance of power and compensation
(3) Rewards and punishments (4) Principles and feelings of Nationality
Sol. 4
Principles & feelings of Nationality was not the principle it should be compensation.

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152. He entered Prussian civil service, but returned out with the remark, deficiency in
regularity and discipline
(1) Napoleon (2) Karl Marx (3) Bismarck (4) Louis Blanc
Sol. 3
Bismarck was only the right option, the rest people were not form Prussia.
153. This was not one of the factors in the rise of Imperialism
(1) Political unrest (2) Search for Raw material
(3) Search for markets (4) National pride
Sol. 1
Political unrest was not the factor, it must be political factor.
154. The immediate cause for the First World War
(1) Aggressive Nationalism (2) Imperialism
(3) Secret alliance
(4) Murder of the crown prince of Austria
Sol. 4
Since the asked question is was immediate cause so it must be 4
th
option, other
options are other causes of world war I.
155. Europeans were attracted to Indonesia for this reason
(1) It is a small country (2) It has rich spice products
(3) Majority of the population are muslims (4) It has a large number of ethnic groups
Sol. 2
Since the Europeans required spice products, they were available in plenty in
Indonesia.
GEOGRAPHY
156. The Monsoons provide the best example for
(1) The trade winds (2) The westerlies
(3) The seasonal winds (4) The local winds
Sol. 3
Monsoon are seasonal winds, the word monsoon is derived from Arabic which means
season
157. The conventional symbol used in weather reports for Thunderstorm
(1)
Sol. 1
R It is correct, others are incorrect
158. The largest producer of Sulphur in the World
(1) Indonesia (2) Mexico (3) Malaysia (4) Brazil
Sol. 2
Mexico Sulphur, Indonesia Rubber, Malaysia Tin, Brazil - Coffee
159. The primitive tribe that is found in hot deserts
(1) The Semang (2) The Pygmies (3) The Sakai (4) The Bushmen
Sol. 4
Bushmen in Kalahari and the rest are in equatorial region

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160. The grasslands of Eurasia are called as
(1) Veldts (2) Pampas (3) Downs (4) Steppes
Sol. 4
Steppes Eurasia, Veldts South Africa, Downs Australia, Pampas South
America
161. In Indo-Gangetic plains, the older alluvium of flood plain is called as
(1) Bhanger (2) Khadar (3) Terai (4) Babar
Sol. 1
Older flood plain Bhangar
Newer flood plain Kadar Jerai Marshy track.
162. The soil that has very poor fertility status
(1) Alluvial soils (2) Black cotton or regular soils
(3) Laterite soils (4) Red soils
Sol. 3
The rest soils are good in fertility
163. The multipurpose project that is administered by Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
(1) Damodar valley project (2) Chambal project
(3) Kosi project (4) Hirakund project
Sol. 2
Chambar project MP, Rajasthan Damodar WB
Kosi Bihar Hiracud - Orissa
164. The non-metallic mineral among the following
(1) Graphite (2) Chromite (3) Bauxite (4) Tungston
Sol. 1
The other options are metallic
165. This is the single largest item of import
(1) Fertilisers (2) Newsprint
(3) Petroleum (4) Machinery equipment
Sol. 3
The other options are small items of import
POLITICAL SCIENCE
166. The example for the subject included in the concurrent list
(1) Health (2) Forests (3) Education (4) Protection of
life
Sol. 3
The rest are added in state list.
167. This was added in the preamble to the constitution through 42
nd
constitutional
amendment
(1) Socialist (2) Democratic (3) Sovereign (4) Republic
Sol. 1
The rest ideals were in constitution from its force i.e. 26 Jan 1950.

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168. The names of States and allocation of seats to each state are given below in a jumbled
manner
State Lok Sabha seats
(i) Andhra Pradesh (a) 48
(ii) Bihar (b) 39
(iii) Tamil Nadu (c) 40
(iv) Maharashtra (d) 42
Identify the correct match
(1) (iii) (b) (2) (iv) (c) (3) (ii) (d) (4) (i) (a)
Sol. 1
AP 42, TN 39, Maharashtra 48, Bihar 40
169. Among the nine signals used to regulate flow of traffic, the picture given below
relates to

(1) Second signal (2) First signal (3) Fourth signal (4) Third signal
Sol. 4
It is used to stop the vehicles coming from front & behind (third no.)
170. The population of a village is between 500 to 1500. The number of members to be
elected to the gram panchayat
(1) 5 (b) 7 (c) 9 (d) 11
Sol. 3
As per electoral division, it is correct
171. Rule of laws means
(1) Law spelt out in terms of rules and regulation
(2) Equal law related to the whole country
(3) Law related to judiciary
(4) Law that does not recognized any special privilege based on birth or wealth
Sol. 4
All are equal no special previlige based birth & wealth, all are equal
172. In India, the first general elections were held in this year
(1) 1951 (2) 1952 (3) 1950 (4) 1947
Sol. 2
Based on the UAF, in 1952 held
173. The term Third World represents
(1) A large number of newly independent and developing nations
(2) A large number of developed nations
(3) A large number of socialist countries
(4) A large number of western group of nations
Sol. 1
The other options are 1
st
& 2
nd
world countries.
174. The international court of Justice is located in this place
(1) New York (2) Paris (3) Hague (4) Yugoslavia
Sol. 3
It is located in the Hague in Netherland

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175. This was not the reason for Indo-China war in 1962
(1) Border dispute between two countries
(2) Chineese regarded India as their main rival in Asia
(3) Growing friendship between India and former Soviet Union
(4) Growing friendship between India and U.S.A.
Sol. 4
It is not a reason at all
ECONOMICS
176. Micro Economics is also known as
(1) Income theory (2) Price theory (3) Expenditure theory (4) Savings
theory
Sol. 2
Micro Eco price theory, Macro Income theory
177. This is not a social and demographic indicator under Economic development
(1) Literacy rate (2) Urbanisation
(3) Increase in employment (4) Life expectancy
Sol. 3
It is economic indicator
178. This is an example for direct taxation
(1) Customs - Imports (2) Wealth Profits
(3) Excise Manufacturing (4) Turn-over - Sale
Sol. 2
The rest are indirect taxes
179. This economist termed continuous exploitation of economic resources as Economic
drain
(1) Kautilya (2) Amartya Sen (3) Dadabhai Naoroji (4) D.R.Gadgil
Sol. 4
Dadabhai Plunder of economic wealth.
180. Under this system, the land belonged to a small group of family who are usually
powerful in the region
(1) Mahalwari (2) Rayatwari (3) Zamindari (4) Kouldari
Sol. 1
The rest are incorrect because under Zamindari Landlord, under Rayatwari, directly
by the peasant.

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